Song of the Immortal Sky - Part 8
Know that the scholar Semyon Tagarlig did hunger for new stories of old things. Know that Temur of the Monkhiin-Tenger did help this scholar to weave together stories from ruins and rubble.
Together with Moe'Uhane, the river of truth, Reyis who is not Zivilyn but is similar, Icarus Wolf-Swift, and Faceless Daldorer, Temur did travel through the hills south of Throal. These were late summer days, comfortable and warm, and the journey was pleasant and good in itself.
Know that this proud band of Adepts was attacked by strange lizard-chickens, which were later pronounced to be Cockatrices, which is a strange name. Know that it sounds dirty, but it actually is not.
The Adepts easily vanquished these creatures, killing most and sending one scuttling back into the hills. Happy for the exertion, and largely unwounded, the party rested a spell and moved on.
They were told to look for something strange, which is itself a strange thing, for all things might look strange to the right eyes. Soon enough, they came upon a lone homestead, isolated in the heath.
Know that this was the home of a dwarf who was having none of it. This dwarf was a simple man who had carved out for himself a solitary life. It is not the life of an ork, but there is some honor in building the life you want, the way you want it. The dwarf did know of something strange - ruins, not far off, where strange lights danced in the night sky. But he would not provide directions until his homestead was safe; and his homestead was threatened by wolves.
Know that the Adepts did make ready, with plans and with Temur as forward scout. Once the wolves were sighted - and they were massive beasts, indeed - he and Ayanga rode swiftly back and the battle was on. Daldorer did bravely face the bulk of the pack, his faceless stare frightening the beasts. Icarus dove in bravely to help his companion, while Reyis did call upon his spiritual bond with animal spirits to calm two of the wolves.
Know that these two calmed beasts were very good dogs, yes, very good dogs indeed, and did befriend both Reyis and Temur.
The Adepts fought bravely and emerged victorious, particularly with the help of Moe'uhane's flames that do not burn his friends. The Dwarf was grateful and, as he had promised, drew a map to the place of the dancing lights.
After a day's rest, the Adepts ventured forward, and there, as the map had indicated, found moss-covered cobblestones and broken stone walls. A tower had fallen and rested on its shattered side. This was an old place, found again after the Scourge.
Know that this tower was guarded by strange magical spirits that were single-minded in their objection to intruders. Know that Temur and these Adepts did, in fact, intrude.
The dancing lights flew out of the tower like angry glowing bees. They had neither hands nor mouths, but still shouted 'Intruder, Intruder' in alarm. And to ward off threat, they wove powerful spells. They grew spirit barbs that rendered the flesh and soul vulnerable to attack. They wove webs from magic itself and hurled them to bind both Reyis and Temur.
But the Adepts had great magic of their own, in Faceless Daldorer and Reyis Wolf-Calmer and Moe'Uhane of the Gentle Flame. Temur and Icarus guarded their friends as best they could, and the Adepts' magic was finally sufficient to carry the day.
Know that Semyon Tagarlig was well pleased at this find, and that scholars rushed to the place to bind it up in the Patterns of their notebooks and journals.
Know that this story has ended. Know that this story continues.Statistics:Posted by bronzemountain — Thu Jun 11, 2020 4:46 am
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